Monday, May 6, 2019

MU Extension 4-H youth development faculty and staff collaborate with partners to address youth and family issues in the community. Rather than providing programs or services directly to an individual young person, the focus is upon influencing systems — people, programs, policies and services that impact the lives of young people and their families.

MU Extension 4-H youth development faculty and staff collaborate with partners to address youth and family issues in the community. Rather than providing programs or services directly to an individual young person, the focus is upon influencing systems — people, programs, policies and services that impact the lives of young people and their families.

CES, faculty and staff work to build relationships and engage stakeholders, legislatures, community officials, business and other with University of Missouri Extension and the University of Missouri. Monthly meeting of the Greene County Commission

A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.The program helps older adults learn to:view falls as controllableset goals for increasing activitychange their environment to reduce fall risk factorsexercise to increase strength and balance

Session topic:

In this program's eight classes, they’ll work with an instructor and other older adults to:
Learn about fall prevention strategies
Develop and follow a personal fall prevention plan
Learn exercises to improve their balance and increase their activity levels
Make or support changes in their daily lives that can reduce their fear of falling

Matter of Balance is an 8-week award winning program that focuses on reducing the fear of falling and increasing the activity levels of older adults who may have concerns about falls. Sessions include information on how to set realistic goals for increasing physical activity, how to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, and how to make changes in your home and environment to prevent falls. The program is free but class space is limited. Light refreshments and workbook included.

Session topic:

Recognizing Fall-ty Habits

Registration:

To register call the University of Missouri Extension Center in St. Charles County at (636) 970-3000.

Registrationdeadline:

3/25/2019

Cost:

$0.00This program is funded by a grant from the Administration for Community Living

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase independent living older adults access to a safe, structured, and effective strength-training program. Over eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance. At each class, a prescribed set of eight upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. Participants are made to feel comfortable regardless of their current fitness level so they can safely participate and gradually build the strength beneficial to health.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase independent living older adult access to a safe, structured, and effective strength-training program. Over eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance. At each class, a prescribed set of eight upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. Participants are made to feel comfortable regardless of their current fitness level so they can safely participate and gradually build the strength beneficial to health.

The program is for individuals with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, and their family and caregivers. Participants learn strategies for managing diabetes to help improve blood sugar levels and decrease the risk of long-term complications. Topics include eating well and exercise, establishing self-care routines, relaxation and handling difficult emotions, problem-solving to address barriers, communicating with healthcare professionals, and managing medications. Registration includes the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, and a relaxation CD.

Registration:

Contact MU Extension in Cole County at 573-634-2824 or coleco@missouri.edu

Registrationdeadline:

4/10/2019

Class size:

15

Event full:

No

Cost:

$0.00There is no charge due to grant funding through the Central Missouri Regional Arthritis Center.

Do you want to know more about gardening? Would you like to share that knowledge with others? Consider enrolling in the spring 2018 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Course held in the Lake of the Ozarks Area. You will receive 30 hours of instruction in soils, composting, insects, disease prevention, plant growth, flowers, woody ornamentals, turf, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs, and landscaping. Classes are taught by University of Missouri state and regional specialists and Master Gardeners themselves. more...

Session topic:

Safe Pest Control

Registration:

Space is limited, so do not delay. Please register by February 19 so materials can be prepared. Registration materials can be accessed and downloaded at http://extension.missouri.edu/miller

For more information and registration materials contact Patricia Barrett or Janet Johnson at the Miller County University of Missouri Extension Center, PO Box 20, 134 Second Street, Tuscumbia, MO 65082. You may email barrettpr@missouri.edu or millerco@missouri.edu; phone (573) 369-2394. more...

Class size:

25

Event full:

No

Cost:

$150.00The general public can attend any session for $10. Please call the county office at 573-369-2394 to sign up. Couples can attend for $250

Missouri 4-H is about young people discovering their interests with the guidance of caring adults. It’s about young people making friends and memories in clubs or other groups while honing their knowledge, skills, attitudes and health to lead in a complex and changing world.

Helping Others Learn to GrowThe mission of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is “helping others learn to grow.” The Master Gardener program provides in depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening and environmental education. The Master Gardener Program throughout Missouri promotes and raises public awareness of the University of Missouri Extension as a source of unbiased, research based gardening information.

Through activities such as Extension hotlines or answer services, workshops, speaker’s bureaus, garden show booths and demonstration projects, Master Gardeners provide gardening information to thousands of Missourians each year.

To become trained as a Master Gardener, an individual must attend a 30 hour classroom Core Course training. Then the Master Gardener trainee is required to give 30 hours of volunteer service back to their community in approved University of Missouri Extension activities.

Missouri 4-H is about young people discovering their interests with the guidance of caring adults. It’s about young people making friends and memories in clubs or other groups while honing their knowledge, skills, attitudes and health to lead in a complex and changing world.